Owner|Lead Doula: Melanie Binversie

Melanie is a Marine Corps wife, mother of three, and co-owner of Stars and Stripes Doulas, LLC. Melanie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Emergency and Disaster Management with a minor in Intelligence Studies from American Military University and has completed Labor and Postpartum and Infant Care training with ProDoula. Melanie volunteers her time as a PTO Board Member and Social Media Coordinator, Heart On A Mission Social Media Advisor, Family Readiness Assistant, American Military University Ambassador, and member of the Fairfax County CERT Team. Melanie currently resides in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. melanie@starsandstripesdoulas.com

Doula: Justine Robinson

For the past ten years, Justine’s focus has been on serving children and their families. First, as a child caregiver at Tinker Air Force Base, and then as a substitute teacher in Oklahoma City’s public school system. Justine is a believer in life-long education, which lead her to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in English from University of Maryland University College. When she chose to hire a doula for the birth of her second child, she was inspired by the level of care she had received. Being a military spouse stationed far from family, Justine was emboldened to become this type of support person for others in need of care before, during, and after pregnancy. She is currently training with Childbirth International for Birth Doula certification, and will soon be pursuing Postpartum Doula certification through ProDoula. Justine’s interests include volunteering as Vice President in her children’s school PTA, staying active with her family, and curling up with a good book. She currently resides in Washington, D.C. with her husband, Brandon, their two children, and a dog. justine@starsandstripesdoulas.com

Our Distinguished Photographer

Abbeigh Blake

Abbeigh Blake is the proud and grateful spouse to her handsome Marine, mama to two fun-loving & energetic boys, a believer, and a photographer! She was born and raised in small town Connecticut with her parents and eight brothers and sisters plus a whole lot of love and chaos. Abbeigh married her high school sweetheart in June of 2012 and started her journey up and down the east coast – first in Quantico, VA then to Sneads Ferry, NC and now back up to Northern VA! She loves all things light, bright and simple, she loves all the fresh flowers, she is a pizza connoisseur, and she suffers from a deep case of wanderlust!

Stars and Stripes Doulas

Stars and Stripes Doulas is honored to be welcomed at many local hospitals and birth centers near military installations throughout the United States. We currently have doulas in Washington DC, Hampton Roads, New Orleans, and Fort Riley.